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Trigger finger: not always work related

M L Kasdan1, V M Leis, K Lewis

  • 1University of Louisville, USA.

The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association
|November 1, 1996
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This study reviewed 516 patients and found that 34.5% of employed individuals with trigger finger (TF) linked their condition to occupational activities. However, the study notes that determining causation is subjective and lacks scientific basis.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Occupational Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Trigger finger (TF), a common condition affecting the hand's tendons, can cause pain and limited mobility.
  • The potential link between occupational demands and TF development is a subject of ongoing investigation.
  • Understanding occupational risk factors is crucial for prevention and management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between specific occupational activities and the incidence of trigger finger.
  • To analyze the proportion of employed trigger finger patients whose condition may be work-related.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective chart review was conducted.
  • Data from 516 patients diagnosed with trigger finger (719 cases total) were analyzed.

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  • Patient employment status and reported occupational activities were examined.

    • Main Results:

    • Out of 516 patients, 361 were employed.
    • One hundred seventy-eight (34.5%) of employed patients reported trigger finger symptoms potentially related to heavy lifting or high-force gripping.
    • The study highlights the subjective nature of attributing causation.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant percentage of employed trigger finger patients associate their condition with occupational demands.
    • The current methods for determining work-related causation for trigger finger are considered arbitrary and not scientifically validated.
    • Further research is needed to establish objective criteria for occupational TF causation.